Tuesday, December 30, 2008

SADNESS

Yesterday, we had to do the most difficult thing we've ever had to do in our lives .... put our beloved pet Millie to sleep. It has been truly heart wrenching with many many tears shed. She was incredibly loyal, loving and obedient and has given us so much in her nine years. There couldn't have been a more perfect dog for our family.

oh nancy! we've lost a pet to a vehicle accident, but never had to make the choice to put one down. i know that must've been SUCH a difficult decision. i believe you will have peace in the coming days, though, and i know you'll enjoy reliving millie's life through all the wonderful memories you shared with her. my thoughts are with you and yours.

so sorry to hear of your loss. my heart aches with you. pets are such an important part of our lives. they love us unconditionally and are always, always happy to see us, even when we only left for a few minutes.

Hugs to you and your family Nancy. It is a very hard and sad thing to lose your wonderful pet...I always smile when thinking of all the silly things my dog pulled before he left us...those memories are a great comfort!

I am oh so very sorry for your loss of your Millie. It is so amazing how much apart of our families they become! I had to do the same in April to my beloved boy of 12 years and take some comfort that he's no longer in pain. There are some great websites on grief and pets. take care!

Oh Nancy I'm so sorry - I know how it feels, sending you lots of cyber {{{{{HUGS}}}}}Here is something a friend sent me:

RAINBOW BRIDGE

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Oh Nancy, I'm so very sorry to hear that you have lost your bestest buddy. I know it is one of the hardest things to go thru. We lost 2 of ours this fall to old age and failing health. It's very hard. I'm saying prayers for you & yours.

So sorry to hear of your loss. People who don't have pets often don't understand just how much they mean to a family and how much they are a part of our families. Losing a pet ia like losing a member of the family.

Nancy, I'm so sorry for your lose, I'm sure Millie will be missed for a long time. I've never had to put a pet down but we lost one to old age & that was really difficult. My neighbor had to put her dog down last year & that was heart renching & she wasn't even ours. It was a good teaching moment for our children. My heart goes out to your & your family!

My heart goes out to you and your family, losing your beloved dog. That picture of her brought tears to my eyes - she obviously was just a sweet girl. I understand all too well having lost our dear, dear old girl last February. I give you hugs as a sad dog mom.

I'm thinking of you and your family Nancy. It's very difficult when you have to make such a decision, but know that Millie is grateful you had the strength to do it. It is the final kindness we can show our pets. Those of us who have had such special pets in our lives know how lucky we have been. Try to focus on that and speak of her often. Hugs.

Oh I'm so sorry for your loss Nancy. I know the sadness and the difficult decision it was. We've had to do the same thing and it was hard but I took comfort in knowing our Keshia was finally at peace and no longer in pain. Thinking of you my friend!

Oh, Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss! In our house, our animals are part of our family. So much so that when one passes we have them cremated & plant them under a tree in our yard (in theory, anyway...we still have two in their beautiful, handmade urns that my daughter won't let us bury). The trees in our yard are named for them (Heidi's tree, Bailey's tree, Sheba's tree).

I am so sorry for your loss and my heart grieves along with you and your family. I know it's hard, but making the difficult decision you had to make was the most loving thing you could have done for Millie. May the happy memories of your years together bring you comfort.

Nancy-I'm so sorry you and your family had to go through this. We put Max down just over 3 years ago and we still cry every time we think of him. We have two new wonderful dogs who we love just as much but will never take his place. Gone but not forgotten! I'm sorry!!

Our pets are like a family member, and it is so difficult to make a decision like you had to do. We stuggled with the same thing last April for our wonderful 10 year old chocolate lab. We still miss him, but know he is no longer suffering, and the great stories we share about him keep him close.My deepest sympathy for you and your family,Sue H.

Oh Nancy, how sad. I'm so sorry to hear about this, she's such a cute little dog and its amazing how much they become members of our family. A few years back we had to put our family dog down after having her for over 17 years and it was so hard.Big {{{HUGS}}} going out to you and your family.

Nancy I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I have had dogs all my life and this is truly the hardest thing about having our beloved pets. I know as animal lovers our pets are our family and offer us unconditional love. I hope in time your heart will heal and all you will be left with are the happy memories of your beloved Millie.

So sorry Nancy!! My prayers are with you and your family. We put down our first Golden Retriever, Scotty, 4 years ago Dec. 4th. I still pray for him every day. He was my first "CHILD" and I still have a big spot for him in my heart. On a happy note... I wish you a Happy 2009!! Smiles... :)

Sorry to hear about your sad loss Nancy - you did the right thing by Millie and she will always be with you. Remember the good times you had with her and the love she gave you. Hugs to you & your family.

I'm so sorry - we had to do this 3 years ago the week before Christmas. Sitka was the best dog - model behavior and even got peppy the first time we went to the vet to put her down so we took her home. We had to take her in before work a few days later...and she was replaced with the same breed puppy who is exactly opposite of Sitka - I keep telling Chloe is a good thing we like her (she's destroyed our landscaping, chewed up our kitchen-there's not much more to say!)

Nancy I'm so sorry to hear of your beloved Millie. It just brings tears to my eyes as we have a beautiful dog also that is nearing that time in her life and I just cry everytime I think of it. You will miss Millie but think of her often since she brought such joy to you.Kathy

As I sit here reading about your loss and all the wonderful comments, tears are running down my face. It is a very difficult decision to put a pet down, but we must remember that we are doing the right thing for them. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

What a horrible way to begin the new year without your beloved pet. As an animal lover I know the heartache and anguish this causes. A beloved member of your family is gone after all. Here's hoping you find a measure of comfort in the weeks to come.

I am so sorry about your family pet. There is nothing better than to come home to a loving pet. It is a terrible loss that many of us can sympathize with. My heart goes out to you. Millie will always be smiling on you!

My heart goes out to you and your family for the sadness and great loss you experience.Pet truly are an extension of your family. Millie will always be in your hearts with the fondest memor so much love.

Last year on January 4th after a 2 week illness we had to put our beloved Golden Retriever Finnegan to sleep. It was the most difficult thing any of us had to do, especially my 16 year old son as we'd had Finn for most of his life. It took a long time to adjust to not having him around so I know how you must be feeling. I'm so sorry about Millie but, like Finn, she was lucky to have a family that loved and cared for her. Sorry for your loss.

Oh Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel...we had to put our Morgan down last January (she was nine too). Luckily we still have her half-brother Shadow (he's eight) and he would lift our spirits. I still get teary thinking about her though.